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PT-19 Cornell |
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The PT-19 developed
by Fairchild in 1938 to satisfy a military requirement for a
rugged monoplane primary trainer, was ordered into quantity
production in 1940. In addition to being manufactured by
Fairchild during WW II, the "Cornell" was produced in
the U.S. by the Aeronca, Howard and St. Louis Aircraft
Corporations and in Canada by Fleet Aircraft, Ltd.
Some Cornells were powered by
Continental radial engines and designated PT-23s, while others
were produced with cockpit canopies and designated PT-26s.
Altogether, 7,742 Cornells were manufactured for the AAF, with
4,889 of them being PT-19s. Additional Cornells were supplied to
Canada, Norway, Brazil, Ecuador and Chile.
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Fairchild PT-19
Cornell
Deluxe Series. 1/24th scale. 18" wingspan x
14" long
No. ADB3D-DX. Only $129.95 |
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